Turning Back

As usual, we will go to my club on the eve of a public holiday (10.12.07) for karaoke. Haven't been there for quite a while cos I was not well and with a bad cough, how to sing? Anyway, my usual group of friends called and said they were 'thirsty' so there we went. Not a large crowd but then becos the dj was new, he messed up all our requests which made some people pretty upset.
There was a girl there who sang very well that night. I have not seen her before but I know she will be back soon.
I have been a member of this club for almost twenty years. That means, all the people who frequent this place would know each other.
Met this friend (J) who used to sing with me some 11 years ago. For unknown reasons, he started telling me that he has totally wrecked his life for the past five years. He lost his family and many of his friends. He admitted that it was his fault cos he was arrogant and was flirting around.
First I told him that where family is concern, there is no overnight hatred and that he shoud try to make back. Well, at least if you try, you will know the answer rather than to keep quiet and feel sorry not knowing if they are prepared to forgive you. As for friends, if they all leave you, I have learned that they have never been there at all so go and make new ones.
The place was pretty noisy so he said that he would like to sit down one day with me to tell me all about it.
Anyway, I requested the two songs we used to sing and that was:- the night chicago died and river of babylon. My, my after the song, he thanked me and told me that he felt real good after the shouting/letting out.
I am glad that helped him, probably he had a good sleep that night.
I hope he will find a way back into his family again.
Any one out there have better suggestions PLEASE???